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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.72, 9,308.16 and 2,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.72, 9,308.16 and 2,312.96 is: 3,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.72 : 9,308.16 = 2,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.72/9,308.16 = 2,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.72x = 9,308.16 × 2,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.72x = 21,529,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529,401.75/6,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.72

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